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PragueSMART TOURISM GUIDE

Contents

General Information page 06

Transport page 14

What to eat and drink? page 31

Accommodation page 38

Entertainment page 41

Top 10 places to visit page 49

Walking Tour 1 page 79

Walking Tour 2 page 99

Trips outside of Prague page 107

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GeneralInformation

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Prague

The Czech Republic is part of Central Europe.

Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic

(Czechia).


Important information

Prague is called Praha in Czech.

If you want to find something in the city follow the

light brown signs.

General Info

Czech Republic is in middle of Europe.

Czech Republic is known as "The Heart of Europe".

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic.

Prague is one of most beautiful cities of Europe.

Prague is the most visited city in the Czech Republic.

In Prague there are many historical sites.

You can use this number to phone the police, the

ambulance and the fire department.

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Emergency Numbers


You need to pack

• Personal papers and documentation: passport

and ID card

• If you use medication pack it in your luggage

• Mobile and charger

• Czech money (if you can get it from your country)

• Comfortable shoes and casual clothes

• A rain-coat or an umbrella

• A map of Prague (if you don’t have one you can

buy one from the airport)

• Address and phone number of your accommodation

• Medical insurance card

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Languages

People from Prague speak Czech.

But many people in Prague understand English or

German.

English: > Czech:

Good day > Dobrý den

Good evening > Dobrý večer

Good bye > Na shledanou

Hello > Ahoj

Please > Prosím

Thank you > Děkuji

Yes > Ano

No > Ne

I don't understand > Nerozumím

My name is… > Jmenuji se…


Currency

In Prague the Czech Crown (Kc or CZK) is used.

But in some places you can pay with Euro (EUR).

Plugs

In Czech Republic plugs and sockets look like this.

If you have another kind of plug you can ask for

right adaptor at the reception desk of your hotel.

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Weather in Prague

The warmest months in Prague are in summer:

June, July and August.

The average temperature in summer is 23°C.

Sometimes temperature in the city is higher than 35°C.

In winter it is very cold and it often snows in Prague.

The average temperature in winter is 0°C.

Sometimes the temperature in winter is less than -10°C.


Transport

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Tickets for public transport

There are different types of public transport in

Prague.

You can use the trams, buses and the metro

(underground trains).

Before your travel you need to buy the ticket.

Tickets are not sold in trams.

You must validate the ticket immediately after

getting on the bus or tram (page 19).

Before using the metro you need to validate the

ticket at the entry to the platform.


Where do you buy the tickets?

You can buy transport tickets at the tickets offices

in the metro stations, at news-stands or at tobacco

shops.

You can also buy them from vending machines

(PRODEJ JÍZDENEK) at some of the stations.

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Kinds of tickets

PRICES

Valid for 30 minutes: this ticket costs 24 Kč (CZK)

You can use it for 30 minutes after validation.

You can use the different types of public

transportation as many times as you want, but only

within 30 minutes.


Valid for 90 minutes: this ticket costs 32 Kč (CZK)

You can use it for 90 minutes after validation.



within 90 minutes.

Valid for 24 hours: this ticket costs 110 Kč (CZK)

You can use it for 24 hours after validation.



within 24 hours.

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Valid for 3 days: this ticket costs 310 Kč (CZK)

How do you validate your ticket?

The machine is yellow.

You have to put the ticket in the machine.

Your ticket will be stamped by the machine.


Transport from the airport to the city

Prague has only one international airport.

It is Václav Havel Airport at Ruzyně.

The airport is about 15 km from the city center.

For transport to the center you can choose:

Taxi

In front of terminal you will always see taxis

waiting.

Most of taxis are yellow cars.

All taxis have the word "TAXI" on the roof.

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The ride from the airport to the center

costs 450 - 600 Kč (CZK)

Taxis provided by AAA have fixed prices.

AAA is one of the taxi companies.


Public bus

You can find a bus stop in front of the terminal.

You can take the bus no 119 to the Dejvická metro.

Bus no 100 goes to Zličín metro.

Dejvická metro and Zličín metro are terminal

stations.

From here you can get onto another bus or tram.

Between midnight and 4 a.m. the night bus no 510

will take you into the center.

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You can buy tickets for public transport from the

TRANSPORT INFORMATION kiosks or from the

yellow vending machine at the bus stops.

When you use the vending machines first choose

kind of ticket you want to buy.

Then put in the coins.

The vending machines give change if you need it.

Then the machine prints your ticket.

You will then find your change and ticket in the

large slot on the lower part of the machine.


It is useful to have a map of the public transport in

Prague.

You can get this map for free from the airport.

You can also get this map from the underground

terminals.

Look also for TRANSPORT INFORMATION kiosk or

stands with leaflets.

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City transport

Metro

Metro is the best way to travel inside the city.

Metro has 3 lines: A (green), B (yellow) and C (red).

Line A - green

Terminal stations are Dejvice - Depo Hostivař.

Changing station to line B yellow is Můstek ,

to line C red is Muzeum.

Line B - yellow

Terminal stations are Zličín - Černý Most.

Changing station to line A green is Můstek,

to line C red Florenc.


Line C - red

Terminal stations are LetŇany - Háje.

Changing station to line A green is Muzeum,

to line B yellow Florenc.

www.metroweb.cz

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Map of Metro A, B and C


Taxi

In Prague most taxis are yellow cars.

These cars have always the word "TAXI" written on

the top.

A taxi can take you wherever you want to go.

You just have to tell the driver where you want to go.

But taxis are expensive!

1 km of the ride costs 15 - 25 Kč (CZK)

We suggest that you don’t use taxis inside the city!

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If you need to get a taxi you can tell the receptionist

of your hotel to book a taxi for you.

Or else you can phone a taxi company and book it

yourself.

When you are on the street looking for a taxi company

look for a place with a FAIR PLACE sign.

Reliable taxi companies are marked with a yellow

sign with the word TAXI and orange hand with a

raised thumb that says FAIR PLACE.

When companies show the FAIRPRICE sign it means

they will charge a fair price, and promise safe driving,

a professional driver and high quality service.


Map of Prague

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What to eatand drink?


Recommended restaurants

Plzeňská restauraceNáměstí republiky (The Republic Square), Prague 1

(See Walk 2, page 102)

PRICES

Menu price: 300 - 500 Kč (CZK) for one person

Vikárka restaurantVikářská Street, Prague 1 - Hradčany


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PRICES

Menu price: 400 - 600 Kč (CZK)

Baráčnická ryc hta

Trziště Street 555, Prague 1 - Little Quarter

PRICES

Daily menu: 100 - 150 Kč (CZK)

Here you can taste an excellent local beer called

Svijany.


Restaurant – Café Sv. Václava

Václavské náměstí (Wenceslas Square) 39, Praha 1


In many top restaurants you can have the "today’s

menu".

PRICES

The price of this menu is about 100 - 200 Kč (CZK).

This menu is only available for lunch, usually at

12.00 - 14.00 (noon - 2pm).

You can have snackes and coffee at panerias or

bageteries.

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These snacks include:

• Kebab

• Hot dog

• Baguettes

• Sandwiches (oblozený chlebíček)

• Potato pancakes (bramborák)

• Slice of pizza

• Sausages with bread (grilovaná klobása)

• Pancakes (palaćinky).


What to eat and drink?

In Prague make sure you enjoy some of the typical

local dishes.

Dumplings (knedlíky)

There are different types of dumplings you can

taste:

• sweet dumplings with whole fruit filling and

quark (cream) topping.

• as side dish with pork and cabbage

(vepřo-knedlo-zelo).

• as main dish stuffed with smoked meat (uzené).

• in soups as liver dumplings (játrové knedlíčky).

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Potato pancakes (bramborák or bramboráčky).

Pancakes (palačinky).

Fried cheese (smazený sýr) served with fries and

tatar sauce.

In restaurants you can order meals like such as

vegetables, pizza and pasta.

Prague is well known for its good beers.

Famous Czech beers are Pilsner and Budwar/

Budweiser.

There are also local beers from small breweries.


Accommodation

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Where to sleep

In Prague there are plenty of accommodation

possibilities.

You can choose from different types and standards.

It is always best to make a reservation before the trip.

You can use the following links to book your

accommodation:

www.booking.com

www.hotel.cz/praha

www.hrs.com


But be careful!

In the city centre you will pay more money.

Everything is more expensive in the city centre,

especially food and accommodation.

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Entertainment

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1. Cruises on Moldau (Vltava) River

Enjoy a sightseeing tour on a cruise boat on the

Vltava river.

The tour is one hour long.

You can have a guide in English, French, Italian or

German.

Book by phone: + 420 608 713 778

You can also book by email:

[email protected]

PRICES

220 – 240 Kč (CZK)

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2. Aquacenter Šutka

This Aquacenter is located in Prague 8 – Čimice.

It is north of Prague Centre.

Here there are swimming pools, a whirlpool,

tobogans, sauna and an aqua-bar.

Enjoy swimming and relaxing.

OPENING HOURS

Daily: 10.00 - 21.00


PRICES

Adults: 125 Kč (CZK) / 1 hour

Adults: 499 Kč (CZK) / day

People with disabilities: 95 Kč (CZK) / 1 hour

People with disabilities: 299 Kč (CZK) /day

How to get there:

Metro C - Kobylisy Station

Get off the Metro at Bus Bohnice.

Then get onto a bus.

You need number 102, 144, 152, 177 or 200.

Get off the bus at station Čimický háj.

Then walk 100m in right direction.

Use the traffic lights to cross the road.

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You have arrived at Aquacentrum Šutka.

Contact: www.sutka.eu


3. Křizík's Fountain (Křizíkova fontána)

At Křizík's Fountain you can enjoy unusual, light

and musical entertainment.

It is located in Prague 7 - Holešovice in Exhibition

area Výstaviště.

The performance is around half an hour long.

It is a night open-air performance.

This means that the show takes place in the night

and it is outside.

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OPENING HOURS

August - September: 20.00, 21.00, 22.00, 23.00

Booking is not necessary.

You can buy tickets at the box office before the

performance.

Or you can order your tickets online on: http://www.krizikovafontana.cz/en/gopay_vstupenky

PRICES

220 Kč (CZK)


How to get there:

Take Metro C.

Stop at Nádrazí Holešovice station.

Then take tram number 12, 17 or 24.

Get off the tram at Výstaviště Station.

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Top 10 places to visit


1. Saint Vitus Cathedral

Saint Vitus Cathedral is one of main historical

attractions in Prague.

It is located at Hradčany Castle.

Hradčany Castle was the King’s quarters.

Today it is the headquarter of the President of the

Czech Republic.

Czech kings and queens were crowned in Saint

Vitus Cathedral.

There usually is a long queue of tourists waiting to

go inside the cathedral.

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Inside there are many interesting things to see:

Saint Venceslav Chapel

This is where the crown jewels of Czech kings are

kept.

These jewels are not usually on display.

The jewels are only displayed on special occasions.

Alfons Mucha windows

Crypt and Royal mausoleum

There are royal tombs and tombs of the rich and

important people who used to live in Prague.

Tombs are where people are buried after they die.


The Main Entrance

The entrance of the Cathedral is massive bronze

doorway.

OPENING HOURS

Monday - Saturday: 9.00 - 18.00

Sunday: 12.00 - 18.00

How to get there:

You can walk there by taking the Royal Route

(Královská cesta).

Follow Walk 1 on page 81.

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OrYou can use the public transport:

Take tram 22 and stop at station "Prazský hrad".

Then walk approximately 150m.

Follow the signs.

OrUse the metro, from wherever you are.

Find nearest metro station.

Don't forget to buy a ticket and stamp it before

you enter.

Get off the metro at Malostranská (Line A green).

Than walk approximately 500m.

Follow the signs.


2. Petřín tower

Petřín is the name of a hill.

On the top of this hill there is a watch tower.

Petřín tower is a very small copy of the Eiffel Tower

in Paris.

The tower is made from steel.

You can go inside the tower and walk up to the top.

From this tower you can see beautiful views of Prague.

OPENING HOURS

April - September: every day 10.00 - 22.00

March and October: every day 10.00 - 20.00

November, December, January and February:

every day 10.00 - 18.00

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PRICES

Adults: 105 Kč (CZK)

Children 6 - 15 years, students 15 - 26 years,

seniors over 60: 55 Kč (CZK)

Children under 6, disabled people: 25 Kč (CZK)

PRICES for the lift to go up to the top the tower

Adults, students 15 - 26 years: 55 Kč (CZK)

Children under 6, seniors over 65, disabled

people: admission free


How to get there:

You can follow Walk 2 (see page 108)

OrYou can go by tram. Take numbers 6, 9, 12, 20 or 22.

Stop at station Újezd.

Then take the funicular railway (lanovka) to Petřín

via Nebozízek.

You can get out at Nebozízek.

There is restaurant.

Check the timetable for the funicular railway:

www.petrinskarozhledna.cz

You can use the public transport ticket for the

funicular railway.

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If the funicular railway is closed, you have to walk

up the hill.

You start at Street Na Újezdu.

Follow the signs.

Walk through Petřín Park (Petřínské sady) and the

gardens (Růzový sad).

Near the tower there is a Mirror Maze.

This Mirror Maze is very fun.

Between the tower and the rose garden there is

Štefánik's observatory (Štefánikova hvězdárna).


3. Saint Nicolaus Church

Saint Nicolaus Church is located in the Little

Quarter.

This Church has a baroque style.

Here there are daily concerts of classical music.

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OPENING HOURS

March to October: every day 9.00 - 17.00

November to February: everyday 9.00 - 16.00

Concerts of classical music:

March to October: every day except Tuesday at

18.00

Christmas concerts are at 17.00 but not every day

The concerts are one hour long


4. Charles Bridge (Karlův most)

The Charles Bridge is an important part of Prague.

King Charles IV gave the order to build this bridge

in 1357.

The people of Prague liked King Charles IV very

much.

Charles Bridge is one of the most visited sites in

Prague.

Every day thousands of tourists walk over The

Charles Bridge.

The bridge connects Old Town and Little Quarter.

Cars and other means of transport cannot go on the

bridge.

To cross the bridge you have to walk.

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There are many nice sculptures on the bridge.

On the Bridge you can buy souvenirs from street

vendors.

On the Bridge you might see musicians playing

instruments or singing.

Sometimes artists will be painting here too.

You can ask them to draw your portrait.

How to get there:

You can follow Walk 1 (see page 89).

Or

Charles Bridge is near the Station Staroměstská in

Old Town.

To get there you need to take Line A Green on the

metro.


Or

You can go by tram.

You can reach the Station Staroměstská by Tram

no 17 or 18.

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5. The Prague Astronomical Clock (Prazský orloj)

The Astronomical Clock is part of the Old Town Hall

(Staroměstská radnice).

It is in Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí).

The Astronomical Clock is an important attraction

in Prague.

Thousands of tourists come to see it every day.

The Astronomical Clock is a special clock.

The clock shows the time, the hour, minutes and

seconds.

It also shows the day and month.

This clock also shows the phases of the moon and

the positions of moon and sun.


Above the big clock face there are two windows.

Every hour on the hour there is a spectacular

puppet show.

It is the procession of 12 apostles.

The apostles are the people who Jesus Christ sent

to preach the Word of God.

First the figure of Death, a Skeleton puppet, whips

a rope.

A cock crows and the clock chimes the hour.

Around the two faces of there are also other

figures.

Above the windows you can see an angel made of

stone.

On the left side there are figures of Vanity and

Misery.

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On the right side there are figures of a skeleton and

a Turk.

These figures move.

Under the clock there is a figure of a philosopher,

Archangel Michael, an astronomer and a

storyteller.

According to legend the clock was made by master

Hanu .

He was then blinded to make sure he won’t make a

copy of the clock.

How to get there:

You can follow Walk 1 (see page 84).

Or

You can take metro line A green.


Get out at Station Staroměstská.

Then follow the light brown signs to Old Town

House (Staroměstská radnice).

OPENING HOURS

Hours of statue show: 8.30 - 21.00

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6. Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí)

Wenceslas Square is the biggest Square in Prague.

Many years ago the horse market took place in this

square.

This Square has an downward position.

This Square is really a boulevard.

This means it has a long rectangular shape.

It is 750m long and 60m wide.

There are many souvenir shops and restaurants in

Wenceslas Square.

At Christmas time there is a marketplace in

Wenceslas Square.


In the upper part of the square there is a big statue.

The statue is of King Wenceslas sitting on his horse.

King Wenceslas was a good king.

He is a Czech national hero.

The place under the statue is popular meeting

point for visitors.

In the highest part of the square there is the

National Museum.

The National Museum is a beautiful big building.

It has a green and gold dome.

Inside are ethnographic and natural collections.

On the left side of the Museum there is the Prague

State Opera.

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How to get there:

The easiest way to get to Wenceslas Square is by

metro.

Take Line C red. Stop at the Station Museum.

This is in the upper part of the Square

Or

Take Line B yellow or Line A green and stop at

Station Můstek.

This station is in the lower part of the Square.

Or

You can follow also Walk 2 of this guide (page 103).

Or

You can take the tram.

Some trams lines pass through Wenceslas Square.


7. National Theatre (Národní divadlo)

The National Theatre is situated on the right bank

of the river Vltava (Moldau).

It is a symbol of the Czech cultural revival.

It is a majestic, historical building.

The building has a big roof with statues and gold

decorations.

It was built using money collected by the Czech

people.

The theatre was burnt and then rebuilt in 1883.

Visitors can watch operas, plays and ballet

performances at the National Theatre.

During Open-Door-Days you can go in and see

inside the Theatre.

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8. Church of our Lady of Victory

(Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné)

This Church is situated in Little Quarter (Malá

Strana) in Karmelitská Street.

Inside there is a world-famous statue.

This is the statue of the Baby Jesus of Prague or

Bambini di Praga.

This statue is made out of wax and is 47 cm tall.

The Baby Jesus of Prague wears two crowns and 46

different pieces of clothes.

One this clothing items was made by Queen Maria

Theresa.

Queen Maria Theresa was the queen of Hungary

and Czech over 200 years ago.


Another one item of clothing was given by Holy

Father Jan Paul.

A small museum for the Baby Jesus of Prague was

built in the Church.

How to get there:

You can follow walk 1 found in this guidebook (see

page 80).

OrYou can use the tram.

Tram numbers 10, 20, 22 and 57 stop in

Karmelitská street.

Get of the tram at Hellichova station.

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OPENING HOURS

The Church


Sunday: 8.30 - 20.00

The Museum


On Sunday: 8.30 - 18.00

PRICES

Admission is free.


9. Municipial House

This historical building is located in Náměstí

republiky (The Republic Square).

The Municipial House was built in 1905-1912.

There are beautiful rooms and halls inside.

The most famous hall is the Smetana Hall.

Smetana Hall is a concert hall. This means that

concerts take place in this hall.

Every year the International music festival called

Prague Spring (Prazské jaro) takes place in this

hall.

More than 1000 people fit inside this hall.

Inside the Municipial House there are art

exhibitions.

Here you can see the Crown of Saint Wenceslas.

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In Municipial House there are two very good

restaurants: Francouzská restaurant and PlzeŇská

restaurant.

OPENING HOURS

Opening hours and tour route

refer to www.obecnidum.cz

PRICES

Full: 290 Kč (CZK)

Reduced: 240 Kč (CZK)


10. Jewis Quarter - Prague Ghetto (Zidovská čtvrt)

The Prague Jewish Quarter is the best preserved

Jewish heritage.

It is part of an Old Town called Josefov.

It was founded in the 13th century.

Over here you can see the Old New Synagoge.

This is an important monument.

You can go to the Old Jewish Cemetery where there

are many tombstones.

One of the tombstones is of Rabi Jehuda Löw.

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OPENING HOURS

Old Jewish Cemetery

November - March: every day 9.00 - 16.30

April - October: every day 9.00 - 18.00

Closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays

Refer: www.jewishmuseum.cz

You can walk through the streets of the outer part

of the Jewish Quarter for free.

To enter the internal parts you have to pay an

entrance fee.


PRICES

Full admission: 300 Kč (CZK)

Discount: 200 Kč (CZK)

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Walking Tour 1


The Royal Route (full-day tour)

This tour follows the "Royal Coronation Route".

The Route starts from Republic Square (Náměstí

Republiky) at Powder Tower (Prašná Brána).

The route finishes at Prague Castle (Prazský hrad).

The Bohemian kings walked along this route on

the way to their coronation.

This is why it is called the "Royal Route".

The Powder Tower (Prašná brána) was one of the

13 gates of the Prague city walls.

You can go up to the top of the tower.

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From the top of the tower you can see views of the

old city.

The staircase to the top has 186 stairs (nearly 200

stairs).

How to get there:

Underground (Metro), line B.

Stop at station Náměstí Republiky (Republic

Square).

Or

Bus numbers: 207, 505, or 511.

Stop at bus stop Náměstí Republiky (Republic

Square).


Or

Tram numbers: 5, 8, 24, 26, 51, 54, 56.

Tram stop Náměstí Republiky (Republic Square).

From the Powder Tower continue your way to

Celetná street.

Celetná street has lots of interesting historical

houses.

Look at the first house on the left.

This house is called God's Black Mother House.

Inside this house there is the statue of the black

Virgin Mary with the Baby Jesus.

This House has built in 1911 in the cubism style.

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Walk along Celetná street towards the Old Town

Square (Staroměstské náměstí).

You will walk by lots of souvenir shops.

Everything is very expensive here.

You have arrived on the Old Town Square

(Staroměstské náměstí).

It is the most important historical square in Prague.

The Old Town Hall (Staroměstská radnice) is just in

front of you.

It has a high tower.

You can take a guided visit of the Town Hall.

Guided visits are available in all major international

languages.


Big groups should book their guided visit in

advance.

You can also go up the tower to see the view.

There is an Astronomical Clock here.

You can see the clock on the side of the Town Hall.

For more information about the Astronomical Clock

read the TOP 10 of this guidebook (page 63).

Contact:Telephone: +420 221 714 714Email: [email protected]

OPENING HOURS

Monday: 11.00 - 20.00

Tuesday - Sunday: 9.00 - 20.00

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PRICES

100 Kč (CZK)

Reduced price: 50 Kč (CZK)

Family price: 200 Kč (CZK)

Under the Tower you will see 27 crosses on the

ground.

This is in order to remember the execution of 27

Czech lords.

They were publicly executed here in the year 1621.

This happened because they opposed the King.

Nowadays these men are historical heroes.

You can read their name on the wall.

There is a big sculpture in the middle of the square.


The sculpture is made of several statues together.

It is a monument of Master Jan Hus.

Jan Hus is standing at the front of the sculpture.

Six figures of husite fighters are standing behind him.

Jan Hus was a Czech catholic priest, he lived 500

years ago.

He publicly spoke about the immoral behavior of

other priests.

He was accused of heresy for that and was burnt

on the 6th July 1415.

Today he is considered a hero.

This is why 6th July is a Czech state holiday.

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A big Christmas Market takes place in the Old Town

Square before Christmas.

The square is crowded with stands and people

during the Christmas season.

Go back to the Old Town Hall.

Yon can see the Astronomical Clock on your right

hand side and Celetná street is behind you.


Walk on towards the Small Square (Malé náměstí).

Walk straight across the Small Square.

At the end of it turn left.

Walk along Charles' Street (Karlova ulice).

Charles' Street (Karlova ulice) leads through the

Crusade Square (Křízovnické náměstí) to towards

Charles' Bridge (Karlův most).

In the Crusade Square (Křízovnické náměstí)

there is the statue of the King Charles IV in front of

Charles' Bridge (Karlův most).

You can read more about this bridge in the TOP 10

of this guidebook (page 60).

Walk along the bridge.

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After you cross the bridge over the river, you can

go down the stairs on the left hand side.

The stairs take you to a place called Kampa.

Kampa is a small island.

A water channel called Čertovka goes through this

island.

The Čertovka channel flows between houses.

This is why this place reminds us of Venice, the

Italian city.


You can have a rest on a bench in a park by the

river on Kampa island.

From here you can enjoy a beautiful view of the

river Moldau (Vltava), Charles' Bridge and the

National Theatre.

Wall of John Lennon

An interesting point of Kampa is John Lennon' wall.

This painted wall is a symbolic memory of the

Beatles musician John Lennon.

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After having a rest you go up the stairs back to the

Charles' Bridge.

The stairs are behind you.

Walk along the bridge on the left hand side.

At the end of the Charles‘ Bridge you find the

Bridge Tower of Malá Strana (Little Quarter).

Go through the gate of this tower.

You have arrived to a city area called Little Quarter

(Malá Strana).

Go along the Bridge Street (Mostecká ulice) to

Little Quarter Square (Malostranské náměstí).

This Square was used as a marketplace in the past.


St. Nicholas' Church is in the middle of the square.

You can read more about this church in TOP 10 of

this guidebook (page 58).

Behind the church cross the square.

Make sure you use the pelican traffic lights!

Then walk on to the right.

Now you are at the end of the square.

Nerudova Street is on your left hand side.

Go along Nerudova Street.

There are lots of restaurants and souvenir shops in

Nerudova Street.

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The houses are marked with emblems.

The emblems are placed above the main doors of

the houses.

Emblems are symbols in the form of statues or

pictures.

Some of the houses here are beautiful palaces.

Important aristocrats used to live in them.

At the top end of the street, turn right into Ke

Hradu Street.


The route leads up to the Prague Castle (Prazský

hrad).

Walk on uphill.

On your right hand side you have a wonderful view

of Prague.

Walk up to the Prague Castle (Prazský hrad).

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The entrance is on your right hand side.

The Prague Castle (Prazský hrad) is the biggest

castle complex in the world.

Two soldiers of the Castle Guard are always

standing at the entrance.

There are big statues at the gate.

Every day at noon there is a guard-changing

ceremony.

The soldiers march and put on a beautiful show.

Walk through the entrance gate and you will come

to the first castle courtyard.

This is where the Czech President welcomes the

state visitors.

Walk through the passages to the other courtyard.


There is a cathedral in front of you.

It is St. Vitus Cathedral (Katedrála svatého Víta).

It is the biggest and most important temple in

Prague.

See TOP 10 in this guidebook (page 50).

Here is the end of the Coronation Route.

Now go out of the cathedral through the main

entrance, then turn right.

In a moment you will get to the Restaurant

Vikárka.

Restaurant Vikárka is a popular and well-known

restaurant in the Castle.

From here there is a beautiful view of St. Vitus

Cathedral.

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Have a break and get some refreshments.

Then go on around St. George’s Church (Kostel sv.

Jiří).

Then turn left.

You will get to the Golden Lane (Zlatá ulička).

This lane is made up of very small colourful houses.

The Castle gunmen used to live here in the past.

The houses are so small they almost look like doll’s

houses.

In some houses there is an exhibition of their

original furniture.

In other houses there are small shops.

After you walk along the Golden Lane, go back to

the main route.


Go on downhill.

Leave the Castle through the gate.

On the right hand side there is a beautiful view of

Prague.

Walk down the stairs.

These stairs are called the Old Castle Stairs (Staré

zámecké schody).

You will get straight to the Malostranská metro

station or to the tram stop.

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Walking Tour 2


Half-day tour to Petřín

This tour starts in The Republic Square (Náměstí

Republiky).

If you want to do some shopping, go to Palladium

shopping center (http://www.palladiumpraha.cz).

There are many shops, boutiques, and restaurants.

Opposite the Palladium is the Municipial House

(Obecní dům).

Read more about this in the TOP 10 of this

guidebook (page 54).

The Municipial House was built in 1905-1912.

In front of this House you will find Café Epopej.

You can here to have a snack, desserts and drinks.

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How to get there:

You can reach this square by Metro, line B Yellow.

You can also get to this square by bus or tram.

From The Republic Square you can continue to

Street Na Příkopě.

This is in direction towards Wenceslas Square

(Václavské náměstí).


In the Street Na Příkopě there are shops,

boutiques, cafeterias and restaurants.

Walk through this street until you reach Wenceslas

Square (Václavské náměstí).

You can find more information about this square in

TOP 10 in this guidebook (page 67).

Walk around the Square.

This is the center of Prague.

Your tour continues from the lower part of Square

- opposite the end of Street Na Příkopě there is

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Street 28.října.

Now you have Wenceslas Square on your left side

and Street Na Příkopě behind you.

Go along Street 28.října until you reach Street


Národní.

On this street you find the Lego Museum

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(http://www.muzeumlega.com).

You will come to the National Theatre (Národní

divadlo).

You can read more information about this historical

building in the TOP 10 of this guidebook (page 70).

Go ahead to Legionar Bridge (Most Légii) over

Vltava (Moldau).

At the end of Bridge go straight along the street

Vítězná (Victory).

After the fourth crossing, go left towards the Street

Újezd.


Walk along Street Ujezd.

On this street you can find the funicular railway

station to Hill Petřín.

You can find information about the funicular

railway and Hill Pet ín in the TOP 10 of this

guidebook (page 56).

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Places outsideof Prague


Outside trip to Karlštejn Castle

Karlštejn is Castle 40 km away from the Prague.

It is located in Beroun District.

This is full-day trip.

How to get there:

You can get there by train.

First you need to get the Metro C to Hlavní nádrazí.

At the metro station go up to the hall Odjezdy

vlaků.

Here you have to buy the train ticket.

You will need a return ticket from Prague to

Karlštejn.

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PRICES

The ticket costs 100 Kč (CZK)

OPENING HOURS

The train rides every day, every hour between 9.00

and 17.00

The train ride is 30 minutes long

Get off the train at Karlštejn Railway Station.

Then walk 1km towards the Castle.

Follow the signs.

The end of the walk is an uphill.


Karlštejn was built by King Charles IV in 15th

Century.

His aim was for the Castle to be a safe place to

keep the Czech coronation jewelry.

It is the most visited Castle in Czech Republic.

The Castle has three main buildings.

They are symbols of Heaven, Earthly Life and Hell.

Inside are beautiful rooms with antique furniture.

OPENING HOURS

March - October: Tuesday to Sunday

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PRICES

Adults: 170 - 220 Kč (CZK)

People with disability: 110 - 180 Kč (CZK)

Before visiting you can book a guided tour in your

language.

But this is for groups of over 30 people.

You have to book it by phone or e-mail.

You can also buy an audio-guide in English,

German, Italian or Russian.

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